Lock Up

The Profile

Lock Up is a grindcore supergroup formed in 1998. The lineup on the band's 1999 debut Pleasures Pave Sewers included Peter Tägtgren (vocals), Shane Embury (bass), Jesse Pintado (guitar) and Nicholas Barker (drums).

Debut album Pleasures Pave Sewers released in 1999. Peter Tägtgren is known for his work with Hypocrisy. Shane Embury is a long-time member of Napalm Death. Jesse Pintado is deceased.

GenitalGrinder's review celebrates Lock Up's 1999 debut Pleasures Pave Sewers as a furious, short blast of grindcore performed by an all‑star lineup. The writing highlights blazing drumming, abrasive vocals and flamenco‑like riffs. Overall the review is enthusiastic and lauds the record's relentless intensity.